Business Development Manager

Interaction - Leeds; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food supplier in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance its presence in South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The role involves managing existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Candidates should have strong relationship-building skills, negotiation experience, and a background in account management. The package includes a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and additional benefits such as a car allowance and holiday days.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

22 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management and business development within the retail sector.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience in lead generation and converting leads into customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Proactively source and convert new leads into customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales negotiation

Business development

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Territory: South Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Package: Competitive + Uncapped Commission
Benefits: Car / Car Allowance + 22 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Company Overview

We are a well-established food supplier with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products to independent retailers, farm shops, and garden centres. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a driven and personable Field Sales Executive to manage and expand our presence across South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of accounts while actively seeking new business opportunities. This role combines account management, territory development, and new customer acquisition. You'll build strong relationships with clients, increase account spend, and represent our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Management: Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers across the territory.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities with retailers, farm shops, and garden centres.
• Lead Generation: Proactively source and convert new leads into long-term customers.
• Sales Meetings:<...